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TIL about Doggerland, a region of northwest Europe that was home to Mesolithic people before rising sea levels inundated the area and created a Europe better resembling today's Europe.

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QN4ya TIL it is possible for a dead body to get an erection. This phenomenon, known as "angel lust" occurs due to the relaxation of the muscles that control blood flow to the penis after death, which can result in blood pooling in the genital area and causing an erection.
wo07J TIL that in 1975, Twentieth Century Music Corp sued a restaurant owner for copyright infringement for playing a radio broadcast of two of their songs in his establishment, arguing it constituted an unremunerated performance. It reached the Supreme Court, which sided with the restaurant owner.
QLaX TIL that when siamese twin Daisy Hilton died, her sister Violet remained alive and attached to her for several days before they were both found dead.
pmRQ TIL Afghanistan has their own “Parks and Recreation”-like show called “The Ministry” which satires their public offices.
Oopw6 TIL Nebraska's state flag once flew upside down at the state capitol for ten days before anyone noticed. Frequently listed among the worst flags in the USA by vexillologists, one state senator proposed creating a task force to redesign it, but the senate committee declined to take action.